A Journey to Memphis in the Footsteps of Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley’s home in Memphis is the second most visited site in the entire United States. Elvis Presley has been gone for over forty years, and America World, part of the Quality Group, offers a unique trip following the trail of the “King of Rock ‘n Roll”.
The 6-day, 4-night tour is entirely dedicated to rock fans, with departure on August 13 and stops at historic locations most dear to the star.
The journey starts in Milan with a scheduled flight to Memphis, and accommodation is provided at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Memphis.

Memphis Elvis Presley

First and Second Day of the Memphis Tour

On the first day in Memphis, you’re free to explore the city at your leisure, which celebrates Elvis’s anniversary with special events and concerts. It’s a perfect time to shop, try local Southern cuisine and craft beer in authentic venues, visit the National Civil Rights Museum—complete with exhibits documenting the battle for civil rights—and dive into Memphis’s nightlife on Beale Street, the city’s historic Black neighborhood where Elvis used to shop for clothes after his family moved from Tupelo. Here, close to the Black community, Elvis first heard the blues and gospel music that so deeply influenced his creativity. This experience helped shape his fully anti-racist views—he was a genuine revolutionary for 1950s America, especially in the Southern states.

Third Day: Graceland, Elvis Presley’s Home in Memphis

The third day is the heart of the journey, with a visit to Graceland, which Elvis bought in Memphis in early 1957 thanks to his incredible success. Over the years, Graceland was updated according to his taste and needs. Today, it’s a kind of mausoleum, considered by Americans almost as a national monument. You’ll also find the Automobile Museum with over twenty vehicles—including the iconic pink Cadillac—plus Elvis’s custom jet, where you can admire his two private planes like the famous “Lisa Marie,” a real flying suite with leather sofas and gold faucets, used by Elvis on tour. Right outside, the Meditation Garden hosts the graves of Elvis and his family. It was here, at Graceland, that Elvis Presley died, leaving behind countless fans and legends about his supposed sightings around the world.

Graceland

Graceland, the estate turned museum about Elvis Presley’s life, keeps expanding the tour, now opening the stables. On the initiative of Priscilla Presley, the rock’n’roll legend’s widow, the The Elvis Presley Stable Tour has just been launched, offering another immersive experience for the many devoted Elvis fans.
This incredible house, where time seems to have stopped and you can still feel Elvis’s presence, is at 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis.
The opening of the stables is just the latest addition in a series: the house first opened to the public in 1982. Inside, you can visit areas dedicated to Elvis’s military years, his stage costumes, private jets, cars, and memorabilia from his movies and daily life.
There are different Graceland tours depending on your interests and the time you have—options range from a brief one-hour audio-guided visit to the full Graceland Elvis Entourage VIP Tour for true fans who want every detail.
Near the end of your Graceland visit, there’s a moment to pay respects at Elvis’s grave, always tended with fresh flowers and messages from fans.
The best time to visit Graceland is August, during commemorations of Elvis’s passing, or in January for his Birthday Celebration. Keep in mind these are peak periods, so expect large crowds if you want to visit Graceland in peace.

Fourth and Fifth Day

The fourth day is dedicated to visiting his birthplace, Tupelo, including his modest two-room wooden house where Elvis was born in 1935 alongside his twin brother, who died at birth. The family was extremely poor; his father was often jobless and his mother did odd jobs to get by. Don’t miss a walk along the Walk of Life near Elvis’s home, a path of marble markers tracing the most important moments of Presley’s career, ending with a life-size statue of the singer at age 13 walking with his guitar through the streets of Tupelo.

Sixth Day

The last day is free for some last-minute shopping before departing for Italy, arriving the next day.

Tour Operator: Quality Group